Lawmakers May Require Solar Energy for New Jersey School Projects

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with legislation that would require the construction of solar energy systems for all future school projects. The bill, known as A1084, is one of at least two recent state initiatives, the other occurring in Pennsylvania, that aim at making solar installations more attractive or necessary to build for schools in those states.

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PCB Testing Sought for New York City Schools

Following a pilot study regarding assessment and remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) present in caulk used in public schools conducted by the New York City Department of Education, the City of New York (City), the NY City School Construction Authority (SCA), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more work is being demanded. The PCB […]

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